Shops on Street Lane pictured in August 1935. To the left no 39, at the junction with Shaftesbury Avenue ending with No 71 on the right. This is a bakers shop, business of Miss Florence Gadsby.Shops on Street Lane pictured in August 1935. To the left no 39, at the junction with Shaftesbury Avenue ending with No 71 on the right. This is a bakers shop, business of Miss Florence Gadsby.
Shops on Street Lane pictured in August 1935. To the left no 39, at the junction with Shaftesbury Avenue ending with No 71 on the right. This is a bakers shop, business of Miss Florence Gadsby.

15 remarkable photos take you back to Roundhay in the 1930s

This collection of memories turn back the clock to showcase life around Roundhay in the 1930s.
Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 8th Dec 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 8th Dec 2023, 07:21 BST

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The gallery features everything from shops on Street Lane, a bird’s eve view of the local road network and differing aspects of life in and around Roundhay Park during the decade. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Roundhay Park – Memories of a green gem LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The rear of the Mansion House building used as a cafe pictured in March 1938.

13. Roundhay in the 1930s

The rear of the Mansion House building used as a cafe pictured in March 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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This view shows Lidgett Park Road on the right by the junction with North Park Grove in June 1938. A telephone kiosk can be seen on the corner, along with a street lamp and telegraph pole.

14. Roundhay in the 1930s

This view shows Lidgett Park Road on the right by the junction with North Park Grove in June 1938. A telephone kiosk can be seen on the corner, along with a street lamp and telegraph pole. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A detached house, electricity kiosk on grass verge in June 1936.

15. Roundhay in the 1930s

A detached house, electricity kiosk on grass verge in June 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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